Part 2: Top, Spring

 Using a dress as a top isn't the most common remix, but in this case it served my purpose perfectly.  I am seriously lacking in summer staple pieces (mainly tops that are work appropriate).  As a result, I was having a hard time pairing this beautiful J Crew skirt I thrifted with anything in my closet.  This dress provided a simple top and its full bottom gave some lift to my skirt.  The twirl-capabilities were endless - and that inspired me to do this:

 Dress worn as top: Body Shop; Skirt: Thrifted, J Crew; Belt: Anthro; Necklace: local jewelry maker; Shoes: Rampage

Oh blogging, what have you done with my pride?

Hope everyone is having a great week - and not getting tired of this series.  Two more looks (and seasons) to go!  

The Most Versatile Item in my Wardrobe: Part 1 (Dress, Summer)

I bought this dress on a shopping trip with my mom last summer.  We were in one of those cheap discount "designer" stores - Forever 21 but not.  I bought it on a whim - it was $20 and had pretty colors.  I liked it, but I never expected it to become one of my closet staples.  

Dress: Body Central; Necklace: American Eagle; Bangles: local boutique; Belt: Old Navy (stolen from the boy); Shoes: Sahara via Rackroom

But then tribal print happened in a big way.  Plus, the colorful skirt matches so many of my accessories, and the saturated colors work for every season.  After flipping through my pictures and realizing how many times (and different ways) I've worn in in the past year, I thought it was time to devote a post series to it's awesomeness. 

Hope you like it as much as I do!